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No more passwords? Passkeys want to end your password pain for good — but will they really catch on? Here’s what you need to know about passkeys, why they’re safer, and what’s still holding them back. Read on: sentientrant.com/cybersecurit...
Passkeys Explained: The End of Passwords
Passkeys replace passwords with encrypted key pairs that can’t be phished or leaked. Learn how FIDO2 and WebAuthn work, their pros and flaws.
https://sentientrant.com/cybersecurity/passkeys-explained/”
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
“Free” apps aren’t free.
You’re just paying in data, time, and attention.
Here’s the real cost hiding behind that “Install” button 👇
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Free Apps - What “Free” Really Costs You
Free apps don't cost money. Instead, it’s your data and time that they need. How free apps profit explained in detail.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Tech panic is easy.
Understanding what actually happened is harder.

The Gmail “leak” wasn’t a hack — it’s the internet’s old mess repackaged as new.

Here’s the real story:
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183 Million Gmail addresses in a data leak — Here’s what actually happened (and what you should do) - Sentient Rant
183 million Gmail addresses leaked — but Google wasn’t hacked. Find out what really happened, how to check if you’re affected, and how to stay safe.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
BCIs are helping paralyzed people regain control.
But the same tech could let anyone browse, play, or chat using only their thoughts.
The mind just went online.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Ever wondered how #WhatsApp and #Signal keep your chats #private?

Both use the #SignalProtocol — a mix of X3DH and Double Ratchet to constantly change #encryption keys.

Even if one message is compromised, the rest stay safe.

I broke it down here
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How E2EE - Signal Protocol secures WhatsApp and Signal chats
WhatsApp and Signal use the Signal Protocol with Diffie-Hellman (DH), X3DH, Double Ratchet, Prekeys, and Key Derivation Functions for true end-to-end encryption.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM